New minimum wage of RM1,700 eases workers' burden


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 01 Feb 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the new Minimum Wage Order, effective on Saturday (Feb 1), is seen as a significant step to ease the burden of workers in the country and improve their living standards.

A customer service employee at a courier company, Nur Fatihah Sophian, 27, said the minimum wage increase to RM1,700 per month provides much-needed relief, especially for workers in the city, as they cope with rising living costs.

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